Cable Ties, Zip Ties, Wire Ties – Different Types of Cable Ties

Cable ties are also known as zip ties, wire ties, bundling ties or fasteners. Two engineers form Thomas & Brett invented a fastener called ‘Ty-Rap’ in the year 1958. These cable ties were made out of nylon and metal and were meant for aeroplane harnesses.

Before the invention of cable ties, manufacturers, companies and traders used to fasten and bundle items using tapes lacing cords and twines etc. This was not proper way to bundle. There was a need to develop something that bundle wires and cable in a proper and organized way. Cable ties was the solution.

With the development of technology, complete nylon cable ties were introduced. These ties were adjustable and had self locking.

Different Types of Cable Ties

Cable ties are available in different sizes, colors and material including nylon, nylon 6/6, stainless steel, Fluoropolymer, metal and more.

Miniature Cable Ties: These are highly durable small cable ties and are best suited for smaller, light duty cable and wire bundling applications.

Extra Heavy-Duty Cable Ties: As the name suggests, these ties are meant for extra-heavy duty bundling applications.

Releasable Cable Ties: Releasable ties are the ideal cable tie solution for a broad assortment of cable and wire bundling applications. Releasable cable ties can be reused several times and they offer secure, highly reliable bundling solution.

Metal Detectable Cable Ties: These ties are normally used in food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Metal detectable cable ties are suitable for all such applications where contamination has to be avoided.